I found out I had COPD in 2009, after collasping on the treadmill at the hospital after 48 seconds on it.
Found out i had OSA early 2010 as well.
What gets me is these chest infections got one at present, but i find that they seem to last longer each time last one lasted 15 weeks.
Hello Craig, welcome to the forum. I don't get too many chest infections but the ones I do get seem to take far longer go clear than they used to, usually requiring at least two courses of antibiotics and steroids. I am sure you will get answers from people who suffer from them far worse than I do and what a solution may be. All the best. George
Thank you
i know the last one i had several course's of antibiotics and steroids, and the coughing got so bad that i made my throat so sore.
I feel for you! Get through it a fast as you can!
May i ask, can you recognise when you are loosing control? Do you have a plan? Perhaps rescue meds?
My thoughts are simply that early intervention may be able to reduce problems! If you haven't done already, have a chat with one of the blf nurses.
My personal record was 7 months of coughing. I try and stay as healthy as i can so if and when problems do arrive i can cope and recover asap.
Good heslth
Poor you
My GP is very good and i normally have set meds at home to start once i get a sign of chest infection then he will replace them afterwards.
The first chest infection i got i couldn't get GP appointment and when i did i was in a bad way, he ask why i hadn't been in sooner and told i couldn't get an appointment. We will sort that he said as i was leaving he follow me out, and told the reception that if i was to phone in furture i was to be given an appointment.
See if you can get recommended for a community matron.
Good luck, Chris
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